Faithful

there`s a word to this summer. it`s faithful. why? hmmm…well, this has been one of the first summers w/ no classes so most of my time was devoted 2 work & ministry. wow, did God really take opportunity of this & break my summer down, not w/ activities, but w/ faith. He wanted 2 know “marchesa, how are you gonna learn to trust me this summer? i think you`re ready…so here it goes…hold fast my beloved…i`m taking you to a deeper understanding of me, i`m excited, so guard fast your heart & open your eyes & ears. Be aware of what i’m doing.” God really allowed me 2 see the isolation of my faith this summer thru all that He`s placed before me. I wish i could just list it all as evidence before my reader, but i won`t. (AA doesn`t give me such a priviledge, 2eprops for xanga). hahah…but God in all of His grace let me search 4 the secrets He`s lovingly set before me this summer, & the search wasn`t all pleasant nor easy…yet the harder i fought in determination 2 find Him, the sweeter the revelation. wow. God loves those who seek Him. the question is, […]

July 18, 2002

The Madness Is Over

this week has been trying, i admit…emotionally and physically. I talked to pastor jus last nite and he said, “i know you’re tired, i can see it in your face…” I guess at those moments when i’m not running around, truth of the matter kicks in. ps- and would you know it? after knowing pastor justin (who wasn’t always “pastor Justin”) for 17 years, last nite in Pre-BASIC was the first time we have ever sung together at the pulpit. I was amazed and humbled…Hoy! Pastor Jus…what did God do to you those 3 years in seminary! Ambisioso ka na! LOLS…kidding…all joking aside, that was one of the greatest personal blessings that night. Ya Pre-BASIC…3 other personal blessings were Jamil. Eric. and Perze. why. mmm. they traveled the longest. haha…in addition, they shared with us their original compositions (except Jams). To know you guys traveled such distance for just Pre-BASIC is encrouaging. I wonder what God had in plan when He called you to our fellowship. Lastly, Ate Grace called me this sunday morning. Actually, we talked Wednesday about my future position in the choir. She confirmed her hopes to depart to VA permanently in September. Sadly, i listened and […]

New Year 2018

What tremendous blessings and milestones in the Ababa family! We praise God for His grace in provision and favor. May our family continue to be a vessel for His glory.

We bought a new house! We praise God for giving us hope and peace as we had to simultaneously sell our previous home. It was a nail biting experience, but God’s provision and timing were perfect. Perze’s enjoying the gadgets and toys that come with owning a single family home like going green with solar panels + rechargeable electric equipment.

Elle is in her 1st year of school! She knows all her classmates’ names, is now reading, + 2 out of 5 days falls asleep on the bus ride home. She has recently been chosen to participate for a peer modeling group. One of her favorite hobbies is reading, + one of her favorite series is the "Little People, Big Dreams".

Emma is taking her 1st year of French, joined the chess club, is taking performance art, and is part of her school choir, 7/8th grade orchestra, + chamber ensemble. She is incredibly outgoing when it comes to auditioning, joining different musical ensembles, and has such a strong interest in performing. She helps her dad sing during his praise sets.

Changing schools for Zienne has been an positive experience, as she has found her social niche + is one of the top readers and math students of her class. Zi's hobbies include anything creative, making crafts, arts.